Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8B8177
RGB
139, 129, 119
HSL
30, 8%, 51%
HSB
30, 14%, 55%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 45
LAB
55, 3, 7
LCH
55, 7, 69
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 67
XYZ
22, 23, 21
LUV
55, 7, 9
HWB
30, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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